Do you have a Japanese Maple?

geodood · 08-28-2006, 10:58 AM

If you happen to own a Japanese Maple, I would really like to see some pictures. I am ready to take more pictures myself, but many of my specimens have "leaf tip scorch" due to the excessive August heat and drought. I think I'll take a few pictures anyway.

LateNight · 09-02-2006, 07:34 PM

I got one, given as a gift, trying to keep it from getting scorched and watered regular.. check it out.

LateNight · 11-29-2006, 10:32 AM

So currently my maple looks like a stick..

is that normal for this time of year ?

joepole · 11-29-2006, 12:33 PM

I have 4 in my back yard but I don't think I have any good pics handy. I'll see if I can remember to take some.

geodood · 11-29-2006, 12:50 PM

Latenight, yes it is supposed to look like a stick, albeit a slightly bigger and bigger stick each year. Then it will start to look like a twig someday(ducking). And one day it will slowly turn into a branch, LOL. Then technically I guess you could call it a shrub.

Even if it looks dead, it is very alive. Watch the nodes and you will see them swell as spring draws near when the new leaves finally emerge. Don't bring it inside. Leave it outdoors and keep an eye on it and just don't let it get too dry.

Joepole I would really like some pics, but you'd better hurry! The leaves are falling on most of my maples as we speak. But some still have some leaves. The upcoming cold front should take care of that.

joepole · 11-29-2006, 02:57 PM

You can't even see the grass in my yard it's so covered with leaves. All since about Saturday or Sunday.

08-28-2006, 10:58 AM	#1
geodood Advanced Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 166 Rep Power: 236	Do you have a Japanese Maple? If you happen to own a Japanese Maple, I would really like to see some pictures. I am ready to take more pictures myself, but many of my specimens have "leaf tip scorch" due to the excessive August heat and drought. I think I'll take a few pictures anyway.

09-02-2006, 07:34 PM	#2
LateNight SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,609 Rep Power: 280	I got one ! I got one, given as a gift, trying to keep it from getting scorched and watered regular.. check it out. Attached Thumbnails

11-29-2006, 12:33 PM	#4
joepole SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,606 Rep Power: 271	Japanese Maples I have 4 in my back yard but I don't think I have any good pics handy. I'll see if I can remember to take some.

11-29-2006, 02:57 PM	#6
joepole SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,606 Rep Power: 271	Falling Leaves You can't even see the grass in my yard it's so covered with leaves. All since about Saturday or Sunday.

11-29-2006, 10:32 AM	#3
LateNight SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,609 Rep Power: 280	So currently my maple looks like a stick.. is that normal for this time of year ?

11-29-2006, 12:50 PM	#5
geodood Advanced Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 166 Rep Power: 236	Latenight, yes it is supposed to look like a stick, albeit a slightly bigger and bigger stick each year. Then it will start to look like a twig someday(ducking). And one day it will slowly turn into a branch, LOL. Then technically I guess you could call it a shrub. Even if it looks dead, it is very alive. Watch the nodes and you will see them swell as spring draws near when the new leaves finally emerge. Don't bring it inside. Leave it outdoors and keep an eye on it and just don't let it get too dry. Joepole I would really like some pics, but you'd better hurry! The leaves are falling on most of my maples as we speak. But some still have some leaves. The upcoming cold front should take care of that.

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